Privacy Policy

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Research Review Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (RRJIS) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its users, contributors, and visitors. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information provided to us during the manuscript submission, review, publication, and communication processes.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following personal information:

  • Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and contact details of authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Manuscript submission data including author bios, ORCID IDs, and research interests.
  • Usage data from the journal website (IP address, browser type, etc.) for analytics and security.

2. Use of Personal Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Managing manuscript submission and peer review processes.
  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding editorial decisions.
  • Publishing accepted manuscripts with proper attribution.
  • Indexing, archiving, and promoting published articles.
  • Sending journal updates, call for papers, and editorial announcements (only if the user opts in).

3. Confidentiality

  • Manuscript content and reviewer identities are kept confidential during and after the peer review process.
  • No personal information is sold, shared, or rented to third parties for marketing purposes.
  • Only the editorial team and authorized personnel have access to user data.

4. Cookies & Website Tracking

  • The journal website may use cookies to improve user experience and gather traffic analytics.
  • Users may opt to disable cookies via browser settings without affecting their ability to access the site.

5. Third-Party Services

  • We may use services such as Turnitin (for plagiarism checks), CrossRef (for DOI assignments), and OJS (Open Journal Systems) to manage journal operations.
  • These services may collect user data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

  • Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the journal's editorial, legal, and archival purposes.
  • Users may request removal or correction of their data by contacting the editorial office.

7. User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal information.
  • Request correction or deletion of their data.
  • Withdraw consent for data usage (where applicable).
  • File complaints regarding misuse or breach of data.

8. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically. All changes will be posted on the journal website. Continued use of the journal platform constitutes agreement with the revised policy.

For any queries, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy, please contact:

Editorial Office
Email: editor.rrjis@rrjournals.in